Have you always wondered what's going on at the old U.S. Marine Hospital by the Metal Museum? You have your chance to take a tour and party on the grounds this weekend.

There will be guided tours every half hour from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. (limited to 100 people), scary movies after sundown, and a bonfire.

Bring your chairs, blankets, guitars for jamming, and well-behaved pets, but leave your coolers and picnics at home. You get three drink tickets with your ticket and food will be served (Slider Inn sliders and much more) before 9 p.m.

What is "Once"? Is it a musical? A concert? The answer: both. Once is a Tony-award-winning musical coming to the Orpheum next week. Sure, it's a love story, but really it's about the music. The actors are all musicians playing musicians.

I have heard from several people that it is much better than the movie, that if you like Mumford & Sons/Ray LaMontagne/The Civil Wars, then you will like this show. Also, the music and choreography is less like the traditional musical theatre you may be used to for Broadway shows, so that's something new worth seeing.

P.S. Though I'm listing this as a date night, The Orpheum recommends this for older kids and teens. It's rated "PG-13" for a few adult words and mild innuendo.

What:Once at The OrpheumWhen: October 28 – November 2, 2014 (times vary)Where: The Orpheum TheatreWho: adults and teens 13+ (no children under How much: $25 – $95 (buy tickets here)

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For Families: Rock 'n' Romp Season Finale

One of the coolest concert series in Memphis is having its final show of the season weekend after next at Overton Park. Rock 'n' Romp features great Memphis music that grown-ups like in a daytime, kid-friendly show. There's food, beer, and you have to have a kid with you to get in.

On November 1, not only will three really awesome (seriously) local acts perform, but Rock 'n' Romp will release the first-ever Rock 'n' Rock compilation CD from artists featured over the last nine years.

On the bill for the season finale is Marcella and Her Lovers, the Maitre D's, and Triceratops. Head to Overton Park for great music, kid-friendly fun, free food and Memphis Made Beer while it lasts, and pick up a CD.

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Author: Holly Whitfield

I write about what’s going on with Memphis music, food, arts, events, sports, people, and culture. Memphians love Elvis and barbeque with a passion that must be seen to be believed, but there is so much more to this place.